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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.13, 22,802.47 and 5,337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.13, 22,802.47 and 5,337.67 is: 8,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.13 : 22,802.47 = 5,337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.13/22,802.47 = 5,337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.13x = 22,802.47 × 5,337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.13x = 121,711,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,711,989.69/15,200.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.30

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